Glenlo Abbey Hotel. IRELAND (unless otherwise stated ... · available at this time, and pay the...

Yeats monument, Sligo

Brú na Bóinne

| INCLUDED FEATURES |

Giant’s Causeway

Titanic Centre tour guide

View from ancient walls in Derry

vel’s

iratio

izatio

landsc

If you are interested in making independent travel arrangements before and/orafter this program, please contact AHI Travel at 855-385-3885 no later than 60days prior to departure and they will be happy to assist you with your reservations.A nonrefundable service fee and additional air/land charges based on reservations apply.

Reserve your trip to Ireland today!

All prices listed are in USD. CST Registration No. 2028271-20. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-33300 Iowa Sellerof Travel No. 520 Ohio Seller of Travel Reg. No. 8889139.Washington State Seller of Travel Reg. No. 601-820-781.PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC MemberCarriers ©2017 AHI Travel Printed in the USA.

NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas,entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry clean-ing; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals notmentioned in this brochure under included features; travelinsurance; all items of a strictly personal nature.MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained todecline to accept or to retain any person as a member of thistrip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whosephysical or mental condition may constitute a danger to them-selves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirementthat the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds tothe unused services and accommodations be refunded.Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limi-tation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair,must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assistthem, and who will be totally responsible for providing allrequired assistance.AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered byAHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. Aftertickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price maybe levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promo-tional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations arechanged or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if thereservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, allyear Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINER-ARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TODEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airlinereservations independently will be wholly responsible forarrival and departure transfers, and any airline fees or penal-ties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or changein travel dates, or airline schedule(s).BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline poli-cy and the class of service flown. Details will be provided withyour pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are sub-ject to change by the carrier without notice. Excess baggagecharges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces areexpensive and not included in your trip price; plan yourwardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and personaleffects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occa-sion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip participants,photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities.By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel,without providing compensation to you, or obtaining additionalapprovals from you, to include photographic and video record-ings of you, as well as voice recordings included with anyvideos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicityand/or training activities.RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association donot own or operate any entity which provides goods or servicesfor this program, and act only as agents for the independentsuppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations orother services. All such persons or entities are independentcontractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the SponsoringAssociation are not liable for any negligence or willful act of anysuch person or entity or any third person. In addition and with-out limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association arenot responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival,missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury toperson or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure ornegligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection withany accommodations, transportation or other services or forany substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment,with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occa-sioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, althoughgiven in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates andother information current at the time of printing, are subject tochange at or before the time of departure. No revisions of theprinted itinerary or its included features are anticipated; how-ever, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or withoutnotice, that might become necessary, with the mutual under-standing that any additional expenses will be paid by the individ-ual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the soleresponsibility of the owners at all times. If the entire programis canceled for any reason, participants shall have no claimother than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the pas-senger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or othercondition of disability that would create a hazard forhimself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms ofthis contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departurepassenger information. The airlines and other transportationcompanies concerned are not to be held responsible for anyact, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not onboard their conveyances. The passage contract in use, whenissued, shall constitute the sole contract between the compa-ny(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip.CANCELLATION-All cancellations for any reason will be subjectto a $250 per person administrative fee. You may choose, at thetime of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee toa future AHI Travel program that will operate in the current cal-endar year or year following. Cancellation from 120 days to 76days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of theentire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the tripcost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time ofdeparture will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of thetrip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. ANAPPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancel-lations must be submitted in writing to AHI Travel. CANCELLA-TION OF TRIP OPTIONS-Purchases of optional excursions, tripextensions and additional hotel nights become fully non-refund-able 45 days prior to departure. Air transportation and privatetransfer purchases are subject only to penalties assessed bythe airlines and transfer suppliers.

Send to: Portrait of IrelandDuke Alumni TravelsP.O. Box 90572Durham, NC 27708-0572Phone: 800-FOR-DUKETravel Fax: 919-660-0148

Please contact Duke Alumni Travels at 800-367-3853 to reserve your space orAHI Travel 855-385-3885 with questions.

Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport)

(1) _______________________________________________________________

Email:____________________________________________________________

(2) _______________________________________________________________

Email:____________________________________________________________

Street Address: ____________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________________________________

State: _________________________________________ ZIP: ______________

Home: (_________)______________Cell: (_________)_____________________

Sharing with_______________________________________. (Form sent separately.)

I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows:

Land Program and AHI FlexAir❒ I/we reserve the Land Program and request the AHI FlexAir to Dublin, Ireland,

with a return from Shannon, to depart from:

________________________________________________________________Departure City

❒ Please contact me regarding air options.❒ Please send me information on upgrading my flights.Land Program❒ I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. Single Accommodations❒ I prefer single accommodations at an additional $995 (limited availability).❒ I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is

available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate befound, I understand the supplement will no longer apply.

Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Reservations to be paid in full by June 3, 2017 (75 days prior to departure).Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full.Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover orAmex. Make checks payable to AHI Travel.

Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 pp required) to reserve ______place(s).

❒ Accept my check made payable to AHI Travel.

❒ Charge my: ❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa ❒ Discover ❒ Amex

Card #___________________________________________________________

Expires________/________

__________________________________________________________(Signature as it appears on credit card)

Please note: Any payment to AHI Travel constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms.

Title First Middle Last Date of Birth

Trip #:5A-23484

Let us arrange your flights!

August 17-28, 2017

AAHI FlexAir | Our experts are ready to assistyou in booking flights. Our personalized air programoffers the following advantages:

> a price guarantee to protect you from fuel surcharge increases after ticket purchase

> arrival and departure transfers on most flights

>flexibility to change or cancel your reservations without penalty up to 60 days before departureon most flights

>assistance in the event of schedule changes or delays

> flight insurance worth up to $250,000, subject to policy terms

Travel stress-free with AHI FlexAir.

LAND PROGRAM

August 18-28, 2017

Full Price Special Savings Special Price*$4,445 $250 $4,195*

*Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $395 per person.

919-684-5114

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs(unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $995 (limited availability).

ACCOMMODATIONS(With baggage handling.)• Three nights in Dublin, Ireland, at The Westbury,

a first-class hotel.• Two nights in Belfast, Northern Ireland, at the

first-class Culloden Estate & Spa.• Three nights in Donegal, Ireland, at the deluxe

Lough Eske Castle.• Two nights in County Galway at the deluxe

Glenlo Abbey Hotel.

TRANSFERS• All deluxe motor coach transfers in the Land

Program and baggage handling.

MEALS• Enjoy an extensive meal program,

featuring 10 breakfasts, three lunches and fourdinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus winewith dinner.

• Sample authentic regional specialties duringselect meals at featured local restaurants. Takeadvantage of leisure time to try the local cuisineindependently.

• Attend a special Welcome Reception and Dinner.• Gather for a Farewell Reception and Dinner in

the Pullman Restaurant’s unique train carriages.

AHI TRAVEL EXPERTISEFrom your reservation to your return home, we are here to ensure you have the adventure of a lifetime.

Before you go:

>TRAVEL CONSULTANTS | These experts stand ready to answer your questions about activities, meals, accommodations and more as they guide you through the reservation process.

>PASSENGER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE | Once you have reserved your spot, enjoy personalized assistance from this specialist, your one point of contact who will help you with everything from arranging flights to booking elective activities to fulfilling special requests.

>TRAVEL INFORMATION | Receive extensive destination information and travel tips compiled by our travel-savvy team to prepare you fully for your journey.

Once you arrive:

On the ground, three layers of top-quality professionals offer their insiders’ perspective. From suggesting the best café or pub to sharing a laugh over the stories of the day, our dedicated team takes your adventure to the next level.>TRAVEL DIRECTOR | Throughout your journey, you will be in the care of a seasoned AHI travel

professional who will manage all the logistics, allowing you to relax and simply soak up the ambience.Resourceful, knowledgeable and attentive, your Travel Director helps to ensure you enjoy an unforgettable travel experience.

>EXPERT GUIDES | Who better to show you around than the people who live there? We’ve speciallyselected informed and enthusiastic local professional guides who understand the needs of our educatedand curious travelers. Warm and genuine, they’re ready to share their passion for their country with you.

>LECTURERS | Coming from all walks of life, our entertaining local lecturers open your eyes to historyand current events. The breadth of their knowledge deepens your appreciation for the region and its heritage.

-684-5

Dear Duke Alumni and Friends,Join us for a 10-night journey to the mythical Emerald Isle. Together we’ll travel the breadth

of Ireland and Northern Ireland, experiencing the ever-changing scenery, fascinating history and rich culture that comprise this mesmerizing land.

We begin amid the medieval cobbled streets of Dublin, Ireland’s cosmopolitan capital, and journey into Northern Ireland. In Belfast, sample ShortCross Gin and, during a black cab tour,examine vestiges of “The Troubles.” As your Irish narrative unfolds, savor the unspoiled panoramas of County Donegal and listen to romantic legends at Kylemore Abbey. Then, during an exclusive dinner aboard the Pullman Restaurant’s refined train carriages, celebrate and sharememories of Ireland’s historic sites, sacred ruins and beautiful landscapes that inspired the likesof W. B. Yeats and Oscar Wilde.

As our Duke group grows in size, a Duke Host will be engaged to join the program to bring auniquely Duke perspective to the tour. Space is limited on this one-of-a-kind journey, so weencourage you to make your reservation today!

Forever Duke,

Beth Ray-Schroeder ’83Director, Alumni TravelDuke Alumni Association

| UNESCO World Heritage |1. Brú na Bóinne, Archaeological Ensemble

of the Bend of the Boyne, Ireland

2. Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast,Northern Ireland

YOUR EXCITING TRAVEL PROGRAM• Informative educational programs,

presented by local experts, will enhance yourinsight into the region.

• Personal VOX listening devices allow youto hear every word from your expert, English-speaking guides.

• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.• The following excursions:

– Take an orientation tour of Dublin.– Experience significant moments in history

at Dublin’s GPO Witness History Visitor Centre.– Explore Dublin’s captivating highlights.– Witness the prehistoric Bend of the Boyne.– Enjoy an orientation tour of Belfast.– Journey through Belfast in a black cab. – Step into history at the Titanic Centre.– Marvel at the beautiful Giant’s Causeway.– Visit Glenveagh National Park, and admire

Glenveagh Castle.– Reflect at the grave of W.B. Yeats in Sligo.– Travel the coast of Connemara, and visit

Kylemore Abbey.

AUGUST 17-28, 2017

DUBLIN | BELFAST | DONEGAL | GALWAY

SMALL GROUPMAXIMUM OF28 TRAVELERS

A Portrait of IRELAND

Connemara

Kylemore Abbey

Inspiring Moments

Irish dancers

The Westbury

Culloden Estate & Spa

Lough Eske Castle

Glenlo Abbey Hotel

GLENLO ABBEY HOTELGALWAY

Historic train carriages at the Pullman Restaurant

Accommodations

Visit historic Trinity College and see the famoushand-illuminated Book of Kells, which dates fromthe eighth century. Explore St. Patrick’sCathedral, named for the Patron Saint of Ireland,and discover the shops of Grafton Street.Independent Exploration: Spend the afternoon at leisure. Stroll along O’ConnellStreet, or enjoy a pint of Guinness at a local pub.

day four b DublinIndependent Exploration: Enjoy a day atleisure. Consider exploring tranquil Dubh LinnGardens or visiting the James Joyce Centre.

ELECTIVE | Wicklow: The Garden of Ireland. Immerse yourself in the natural splendor of County Wicklow, the “Garden ofIreland.” Discover the gardens of PowerscourtEstate, visit the ancient monastic ruins of 6th-century Glendalough, and meander throughRussborough House, a stately Palladian mansion.Enjoy lunch during the outing.day five b | lCounty Meath | Belfast,Northern IrelandExcursion: Prehistoric Ireland. En route to Belfast, stop in County Meath to visit Brú naBóinne. Tucked within the bend of the RiverBoyne, it’s home to Newgrange and Knowth, large tombs that contain Europe’s greatest concentration of prehistoric megalithic art.

Local Flavor: Gather with your group for alunch of Irish fare. Cross into Northern Ireland. Arrive in Belfast and gather for a short orientation tour with a localguide. Check in to the Culloden Estate & Spa.Local Flavor: Treat your taste buds to the flavors of a ShortCross Gin “Tea.” Taste theunique floral meadow notes of this locally distilled gin accompanied by Irish wheaton bread and smoked salmon.

day six b | dBelfast Educational Focus and Excursion: BelfastBlack Cab Tour. Relax in a London-style blackcab as it carries you through Northern Ireland’sbeautiful capital city, infamous for its history ofpolitical and religious unrest. See Belfast’sVictorian architecture, a legacy from the city’sheyday, during your ride and witness the lingering physical scars from “The Troubles.” Along the way, see vibrant political murals decorating the Peace Wall that separates theCatholic and Protestant communities.Excursion: The Titanic Centre. Belfast wasonce home to a prosperous shipbuilding industry,and it was from Belfast Harbor that the RMSTitanic was launched. Explore the remarkableTitanic exhibition where the ship’s saga is broughtinto present day. Listen to real-life accounts andexperience shipyard life from 100 years ago.

day seven b | dDerry | DonegalExcursion: Giant’s Causeway in CountyDonegal. Travel to the ancient geologic wonderland known as Giant’s Causeway.Witness more than 40,000 honeycomb-like pillars of black, volcanic basalt bursting vertically from the sea. Continue to charmingDerry, wrapped in 400-year-old walls and lacedwith cobbled streets, and marvel at the city’siconic Peace Bridge during a walking tour. Depart Northern Ireland and drive to CountyDonegal, recognized as the coolest place tovisit in 2017 by National Geographic Traveller. Check in to the Lough Eske Castle in Donegal.

day eight bDonegalIndependent Exploration: Spend the day at leisure in Donegal.

ELECTIVE | Donegal Bay Cruise. Sailaround Ireland’s largest bay and visit the tiny folkvillage of Glencolmcille to learn about centuries-old rural life. Pass Stone Age settlements beforetaking in the dramatic, crashing waves alongSlieve League, Ireland’s highest seaside cliffs.Lunch will be served during the excursion.day nine b | lDonegalExcursion: Glenveagh National Park. Visitone of Ireland’s largest national parks, spanningmore than 24,000 acres of hauntingly beautifulmountains, glens, lakes and moorland. See theenchanting 19th-century Glenveagh Castle with its medieval-style castellated battlements.Nearby, admire extensive gardens blooming withexotic plant life and luxuriant rhododendrons.Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Dunfanaghy. Savor a unique experience at Leo’s Pub overIrish coffee and music. The establishment isowned by the family of Enya, an Irish singer.

day ten b | lSligo | GalwayExcursion: Sligo, Yeats and Ireland’sTombs. Journey into Sligo’s “Yeats Country” and witness the alluring windswept landscapesthat inspired the Nobel Laureate’s work. VisitLissadell House, a Greek revivalist mansion thatwas once home to Irish nationalist ConstanceMarkievicz. Wander the dramatic 33-foot-highgallery and walled Victorian kitchen garden. AtDrumcliff Cemetery, pay respects to W.B. Yeats.

Local Flavor: Dine at the Lissadell House.Educational Focus: Irish LiteratureFeaturing Yeats. Learn how Yeats’ connection with modernism influenced 20th-century writings and poetry styles.Continue to County Galway. Upon arrival, check in to the Glenlo Abbey Hotel.

day eleven b | dConnemaraExcursion: Connemara. Against thequartzite peaks of the Twelve Bens mountains,travel along craggy coastline and delve into theuntamed beauty of Connemara. Sheep and wildponies graze alongside rusty bogs, remote valleys and gleaming black lakes. Continue to Kylemore Abbey, a Benedictine convent andall-girls school ensconced between a glisteninglake and the forested slopes of magnificentDuchruach Mountain. See its magnificentGothic church and elaborate walled gardens.Tonight, gather for a Farewell Reception anddelight in a special Farewell Dinner aboard twohistoric Pullman train carriages. Relish therefined ambience of these beautifully restoredcarriages while enjoying classic Irish fare andviews of the Glenlo Abbey Estate.

day twelve bIn transitTransferA to the Shannon airport for thereturn flight to your gateway city.Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions.Walking is required on many excursions, and surfacesmay be uneven or unpaved.A Transfers and flights provided for AHI FlexAir participants

B|L|D denotes included breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

Elective experiences available at an additional cost

The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport. It should weave together discovery, education and humanity, the best elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story begins withour commitment to delivering authentic experiences with local people.

The incomparable value of your journey lies in the personalizedcare you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home.

By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel Directorallows you to immerse yourself comfortably in your surroundings. This high-caliber professional makes you feel safe and important bycreating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere.

The other important characters in this story are the guides and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider perspective and commentary.

The pages of your Ireland chapter are filled with historic delightsand mythic landscapes that kindle the imagination and beckon to becaptured on an artist’s canvas.

CULLODEN ESTATE & SPABELFAST

LOUGH ESKE CASTLEDONEGAL

Tiny, charm-laden Ireland boasts a landscapeof astonishing diversity, packed with naturalsplendor and steeped in ancient lore.

Your journey carries you from lively Dublin to the politically transformed north and on to theuntamed northwestern coast where you’ll witnessan ethereal tapestry of pastureland, primeval peatbogs, verdant mountains and granite cliffs thatoverlook a raging sea. Visit sites cloaked in history,from majestic castles and monastic ruins, to thespectacular prehistoric monuments of Brú naBóinne. And over a frothy pint of Guinness, enjoycraic, a friendly Irish chat, as you interact with apeople whose welcoming warmth and humorensures you’ll feel at home in the Emerald Isle.

day one

In transitDepart your gateway city for Dublin, Ireland.A

day two dDublin, Ireland Upon arrival, transferA to The Westbury.Excursion: Orientation to Dublin. Situatedon the banks of the River Liffey, cosmopolitanDublin is a city of contrasts. Discover this Irish capital on a walking tour with your TravelDirector. Witness neoclassical buildings, prosperous Georgian terraces and gardensquares that give way to the mellow patina of timeless architectural treasures. Get to know your fellow travelers during aWelcome Reception and Dinner this evening.

day three bDublinEducational Focus and Excursion:Cosmopolitan Dublin. Dublin is a vibrant citythat features historical and cultural charm. Startyour exciting excursion with a thought-provokingvisit to the GPO (General Post Office) WitnessHistory Centre. Follow a series of engagingexhibits, featuring audio and video displays, and feel the impact of the momentous 1916Easter Rising during this immersive experience.

THE WESTBURYDUBLIN

Our travel experts have selected theseluxurious properties, each in a primelocation, for your comfort. Details inthe design and décor celebrate thelocal culture and enhance the ambience of each hotel. Their restaurants feature menus of elegantlyprepared local and international cuisine. Of utmost importance is thesuperior quality of the services, amenities and accommodations, allowing you to maximize the enjoyment of your stay.

YOUR INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCE

Free time means something different to every traveler. Some people like to linger in a cozy café,while others prefer to stay on the go. That’s why wehave designed elective activities and an extension toallow you to craft your individual travel experience.Check out our itinerary for more details. We’ve donethe legwork. Now the choice is yours.

ELECTIVE experiences are available at an additional cost.

>Uncover Ireland’s legends as you wander the region’s ancient,dramatic landscapes.

>Explore Donegal, whichclaimed first place onNational GeographicTraveller’s Cool List: 17 for 2017.

>Ride in a London-styleblack cab to discoverBelfast’s political murals.

>Absorb the vibrancy and culture of Dublin.

>Relive the action ofIreland’s 1916 Easter Risingat the GPO WitnessHistory Visitor Centre.

>Sip Irish coffee at Leo’sTavern, the family-ownedpub of singer Enya.

>Explore Europe’s greatestconcentration of megalithicart at Brú na Bóinne.

>Marvel at the beauty ofGiant’s Causeway.

>Traverse the rugged, desolate and captivatingregion of Connemara.

A World Apart

Above: Causeway CoastCover photo: Giant’s Causeway

Below: Grafton Street, Dublin | Inset lower: Glendalough monastic ruins